| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.99 | 4.859% | $17.8155 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.87 | 3.246% | $137.183 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.31 | 8.688% | $154.6739 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.60 | 12.815% | $15.3428 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.65 | 13.787% | $257.8982 | $257.90 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.62 | 12.218% | $60.1713 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.36 | 10.762% | $118.9141 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.40 | $761.9988 | $761.99 | $761.95 | $762.00 | |